Over 100 million acres of forestland in North America is now managed to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards. This reflects a  40% increase since January 2008.  Click here to read more about the growth of FSC.

Chain-of-Custody certification is also on the rise. McNaughton & Gunn received FSC Chain-of-Custody certification in 2007. For the first half of 2009 we have processed 847 FSC claims on the books we print.

Caring for the environment is as much a part of the fabric of McNaughton & Gunn as putting ink on paper. Early on in our history, we committed to and were successful in decreasing landfill waste from 1,660 cubic yards to 120 cubic yards. Pretty much everything gets recycled that can including  paper, styrofoam, cardboard, batteries, ink cartridges, wooden skids and plastics.

To explore what more could be done in the area of waste reduction, the M&G EarthCare Team was formed. It consists of six people from various departments and backgrounds who are all dedicated to minimizing waste for the company and educating fellow team members about environmental issues. The group has been a huge component for recycling. Since its inception, dumpster waste has reduced even further from eight yards a month to six.

The Team went to work  finding sources for disposal of those difficult items such as paint cans, prescription drugs, computers and cell phones. They sponsored a Say No to CO2 week last summer and encouraged team members to walk, ride bikes, car pool and drive more efficiently.

Next we tackle water bottles. In the meantime if you’d like to learn more about the EarthCare Team and McNaughton & Gunn’s commitment go to the EarthCare portion of our web site.